I was looking back at my first entry about this book, particularly the last sentence: I hope that the rest of the book is dedicated to his torture. Turns out it was, just not the way I had imagined at the time. To be unable to carry out your basic instincts or to enjoy what you are passionate about (the music) would be torturous. I don't feel bad for Alex at all, I just think its interesting that the torture came in a different form.
Alex asking for help from the man whose wife he had killed was a unique twist. Although understandable, I thought it was very hypocritical for F. Alexander to be committed to helping the poor 'victim' Alex and wanting the Government to cease reforming criminal youth until he realized that he himself was a victim of Alex. People can have a strong, steadfast opinion on a matter but once if directly affects their lives, the opinion can change drastically.
A quote that I liked was when F. Alexander said, 'A man that cannot choose ceases to be a man'. Although this was meant quite literally in that situation, it can also cross over to everyday life choices that we as people have the ability to make.
My plan was to watch the movie after I'd finished reading the book but I think the plan has changed. It was disturbing enough to read about the violence, I can only assume that the visual would be all the more awful. I loved reading this book so I will keep it at that.
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